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Ashtead
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Ashtead is a village in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometres) south of central London. Ashtead is on the single-carriageway A24 between Epsom and Leathe
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Ashtead · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ashtead Museum, the nearest railway station is Ashtead, located 1.1 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is KT21 1AW.
About
Ashtead is a village in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometres) south of central London. Ashtead is on the single-carriageway A24 between Epsom and Leatherhead. The village is on the northern slopes of the North Downs and is in the catchment area of The Rye, a tributary of the River Mole. The earliest archaeological evidence for human activity in the village is from the Stone Age. At several points in its history, including during the early Roman period, Ashtead has been a centre for brick and tile manufacture. From medieval times until the late 19th century, Ashtead was primarily an agricultural settlement. Residential development was catalysed by the opening of the railway line between Epsom and Leatherhead in 1859 and by the breakup of the Ashtead Park estate in the 1880s. Housebuilding continued into the 20th century, reaching a peak in the 1930s. Future expansion is now constrained by the Metropolitan Green Belt, which encircles the village. There are two nature reserves in the village: Ashtead Common, to the north west of the centre, forms part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is owned by the Corporation of London; Ashtead Park, to the east of the centre is a Local Nature Reserve owned by the District Council.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ashtead is a village in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometres) south of central London. Ashtead is on the single-carriageway A24 between Epsom and Leatherhead. The village is on the northern slopes of the North Downs and is in the catchment area of The Rye, a tributary of the River Mole. The earliest archaeological evidence for human activity in the village is from the Stone Age. At several points in its history, including during the early Roman period, Ashtead has been a centre for brick and tile manufacture. From medieval times until the late 19th century, Ashtead was primarily an agricultural settlement. Residential development was catalysed by the opening of the railway line between Epsom and Leatherhead in 1859 and by the breakup of the Ashtead Park estate in the 1880s. Housebuilding continued into the 20th century, reaching a peak in the 1930s. Future expansion is now constrained by the Metropolitan Green Belt, which encircles the village. There are two nature reserves in the village: Ashtead Common, to the north west of the centre, forms part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is owned by the Corporation of London; Ashtead Park, to the east of the centre is a Local Nature Reserve owned by the District Council.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3100, -0.2990
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Mole Valley, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT21 1AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Epsom and Ewell
- Nearest railway station
- Ashtead — 1.1 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Ashtead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ashtead Common
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashtead?
- Ashtead is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT21 1AW), in the parish of Mole Valley, unparished area.
- What is Ashtead?
- Ashtead is a village in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometres) south of central London. Ashtead is on the single-carriageway A24 between Epsom and Leathe
- How do I get to Ashtead?
- The nearest railway station is Ashtead, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT21 1AW.
- How do I get to Ashtead?
- The nearest railway station is Ashtead, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT21 1AW.